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Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical-drama film that depicts the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as president of the United States. In the UK, the film is known by the alternate title Spirit of the People.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois: Directed by John Cromwell. With Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart, Ruth Gordon, Mary Howard. Humble Abraham Lincoln gains the respect of his Illinois neighbors, growing in stature and respect until he is elected President in 1860 and departs for Washington.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- John Cromwell
- 1940-04-19
In 1831, young Abe Lincoln leaves his father's log cabin to make his way in the world. On his journey to New Orleans to deliver a load of pigs, Abe meets Ann Rutledge in New Salem, Illinois.
- John Cromwell
- Raymond Massey
This film covers Lincoln's life from 1830 to 1860, beginning with his arrival at the log village of New Salem, Illinois, appearing, in his words, "like a piece of floating driftwood," and...
- 86 min
- 199.2K
- Witnessing History Education Foundation
In the early 1830s, a youthful Abraham Lincoln (Raymond Massey) departs his home in Kentucky to study law and make a name for himself. While traveling to New Orleans to deliver several pigs he...
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- Raymond Massey
- John Cromwell
- RKO Pictures
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois. Covers the period from Lincoln's early years as a Kentucky woodsman until his election to the Presidency in 1860. 281 IMDb 7.3 1 h 49 min 1940. X-Ray 13+. Drama · Historical · Bold · Inspiring. Available to rent or buy.